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Chelsea saw a last-gasp winner ruled out as they staged a second-half fightback at Aston Villa to salvage a point and keep their stuttering European hopes alive.
Unai Emery's side looked on course to all but seal a spot in next season's Champions League after taking a two-goal lead into the break but the Blues rallied.
An own goal from Marc Cucurella after John McGinn's badly mishit cross nudged Villa ahead, and Morgan Rogers doubled their advantage before half-time.
Chelsea responded after the break, however, and superb goals from Noni Madueke and Conor Gallagher forced a dramatic share of the spoils in the Midlands, though the Blues had one scrubbed off for a foul deep into stoppage time.
Here, Mail Sport's DANIEL DAVIS has rated the players from both sides...
Conor Gallagher scored a stunning goal to draw Chelsea level at Aston Villa in their 2-2 draw
Axel Disasi had a late effort ruled out for offside deep into stoppage time for a foul in the build up
After a dismal opening 45 minutes, Mauricio Pochettino's side fought back brilliantly in the second half
ASTON VILLA (4-4-1-1)
Emiliano Martinez - 6.5
An assured display from one of Villa's most important players. He breathes composure across a backline that pushes so high up. Taken off due to injury.
Matty Cash - 6.5
Villa hurt their opponents by effectively using the channels in the first half and Cash was integral to this. An electric presence at both ends of the pitch.
Ezri Konsa - 6
Seems to breeze across the pitch and make up yards when Villa are forced to turn back. Dealt well with clever movement from Chelsea's attackers after the break.
Pau Torres - 6
A strong performance from a centre back that blends grit and style. Worked well with his defensive partner but was caught out several times as the game wore on.
Matty Cash was an electric presence down the right and a key part of Villa's dominance in the flanks
Lucas Digne - 6
Devilish down the left flank but was exposed by Madueke at times. Looked to have picked up an injury but managed to stay the course for the full 90 minutes.
Leon Bailey - 6.5
Didn't have enough of the ball to cause a constant problem with Villa sitting in a compact shape, but bright enough when he did manage to break forward.
Youri Tielemans - 6
A quiet opening period before he was withdrawn through injury.
Douglas Luiz - 6
Initially stood out, head and shoulders, in a fizzing midfield scrap but made a poor mistake for the goal after being dispossessed on the edge of his own box.
Morgan Rogers - 7.5
An inspired signing for Villa. Unai Emery may have initially referred to him as 'still a Championship player' after his arrival but he's shining in the top-flight now.
Morgan Rogers is proving an inspired signing for Aston Villa after joining in the January window
John McGinn - 6.5
Played his
